It's Practical for making stockings with heel or tube.

1. I learned to use a CMK to be able to make stockings that make me. 2, People sulked at me because I used a machine to knit 3, I learned all this during the pandemic. Many believed that my lie was #3 and well no it's number 2

Today, November 11, we pause to remember. We remember the brave men and women who served their countries in times of war and conflict. We remember those who never returned home. We remember the families who waited, the loved ones who grieved, and the generations whose lives were forever changed by their sacrifice. And we thank those who continue to serve today. ❤️ BUT TODAY, I ALSO WANT TO REMEMBER ANOTHER GROUP OF PEOPLE. The knitters. During the First and Second World Wars, knitting became an important way for people at home to support those serving overseas. Women, men, and children picked up their knitting needles to make warm socks, scarves, mittens, sweaters, and other items for soldiers. Some knitted in organized groups. Others knitted at home, during spare moments, or whenever they could find the time. They may never have met the soldiers who received their work. They may never have known whether their carefully knitted socks kept someone's feet warm in a cold trench, or whether a handmade scarf brought a little comfort to someone far from home. But they knitted anyway. Every stitch was an act of service. Every finished item was a gift of care. And while we rightly remember those who fought, I think it's also important to remember the countless people whose quiet contributions helped support them. As knitters today, we understand something about the time, patience, and love that go into making something by hand. What a meaningful legacy those wartime knitters left behind. 🌺 TODAY, WE REMEMBER. We honour those who gave their lives. We thank those who served and those who continue to serve. We remember the families who sacrificed so much. And we acknowledge the knitters and countless other volunteers who found ways to contribute from home. ❤️ I'D LOVE TO HEAR YOUR STORIES. Did someone in your family serve during wartime? Do you have memories of a parent, grandparent, or other relative who knitted for soldiers? Or do you have a family story connected to Remembrance Day that you'd like to share?

Good morning, CMK family. Today is November 11, Remembrance Day here in Canada. It's a day to remember those who served, those who sacrificed their lives, and the families whose lives were forever changed by war. It's also a day to thank the men and women who continue to serve. As knitters, we have a special connection to part of that history. During the First and Second World Wars, countless people picked up their knitting needles to make socks, scarves, mittens, and other warm items for soldiers serving far from home. They couldn't always be on the front lines, but they could contribute in a meaningful way, one stitch at a time. Today, we're honouring both those who served and those who supported them. 🎯 TODAY'S 100 CLUB CHALLENGE Take a moment to read today's special Remembrance Day tribute. If you have a family story, a memory, or something meaningful you'd like to share, you're welcome to do so. You can also take time to offer a thoughtful word of appreciation to someone in our community. Today, let's focus on meaningful connections rather than simply counting activities. 📊 YOUR NOVEMBER 10 RESULTS Yesterday's Activities: _____ Qualifying Days So Far: _____ / 26 🎁 NEW HERE? Our monthly 100 Club is open to ALL members. Complete at least 100 community activities on 26 different days during November to qualify for our monthly prize drawing. Posting, commenting, and liking contributions are ways to participate. Each month starts fresh. 🎁 NOVEMBER'S PRIZE: ONE $50 USD CAYDO GIFT CARD. Today, above all, let us remember. Lest We Forget. 🌺

Today, we remember those who served and the people at home who supported them. I wanted to continue that reflection with something especially meaningful to us as knitters. During both World Wars, volunteer knitting efforts helped provide soldiers with warm handmade items. Socks were especially important, along with scarves, mittens, sweaters, and other practical garments. Imagine the number of hours spent knitting those items! And imagine the feelings of someone receiving something handmade while far away from home. For many people, knitting wasn't simply a hobby. It was a way to contribute when they wanted desperately to do something useful. ❤️ TODAY'S QUESTION: Do you know anyone who knitted for soldiers, veterans, or military families? Perhaps your grandmother or another relative told stories about knitting during wartime. Or maybe you've participated in a modern charity knitting project that supports people in need. I'd love to hear those stories. And if you have an old photograph, a knitted keepsake, or a family memory you're comfortable sharing, you're welcome to include it. Let's preserve a little of our knitting history together. Lest We Forget. 🌺